Cookie Policy

PURPOSE

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Express Evaluations, Inc (the “Organization,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, provide personalized services, and analyze website usage. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights concerning cookie usage.

 

DEFINITION

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1. IP Address – A unique string of characters that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.

2. Cookie – Small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website.

3. Browser – Software that locates and displays information on the Internet or an intranet.

4. Persistent Cookies – Cookies that remain on a user’s device even after they close their browser.

 

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

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Cookies enable a website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide relevant functionality.

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They can be classified as:

1. Session Cookies – Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser.

2. Persistent Cookies – Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.

3. First-Party Cookies – Set by the website you are visiting.

4. Third-Party Cookies – Set by external services integrated into the website.

 

TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

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1. Strictly Necessary Cookies – Essential for website functionality, enabling security, network management, and accessibility. These cannot be turned off.

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies – Collect and report information anonymously to help us understand user interaction.

3. Functional Cookies – Enable enhanced functionality, such as remembering your language or region preferences.

4. Advertising and Targeting Cookies – Used to deliver personalized ads and track marketing effectiveness. May be set by third-party advertising partners.

 

HOW WE USE COOKIES

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We use cookies to:

1. Provide essential website functions.

2. Enhance user experience and performance.

3. Analyze website traffic and usage.

4. Deliver relevant advertising and content.

5. Enable integrations with third-party tools (for example, social media or analytics).

 

LEGAL BASIS FOR USING COOKIES

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1. Consent – For non-essential cookies such as analytics and advertising, we seek explicit consent.

2. Legitimate Interest – For strictly necessary cookies required for functionality and security.

 

MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES

 

Consent and Cookie Banner
When you visit the site for the first time, a cookie banner appears explaining our cookie use. You may:

1. Accept all cookies.

2. Reject non-essential cookies.

3. Customize your preferences using our Cookie Consent Tool.

 

Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser. Most browsers allow you to:

1. block or delete cookies.

2. Set preferences for first-party and third-party cookies.

 

DATA COLLECTED THROUGH COOKIES

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Cookies may collect:

1. IP address.

2. Device details (browser type, operating system).

3. Browsing behavior (pages visited, time spent).

4. Referring websites or links.

 

This data is usually aggregated and anonymized but may be linked to personal information you provide elsewhere on our site.

 

RETENTION OF COOKIES

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1. Session Cookies – Deleted when you close your browser.

2. Persistent Cookies – Retained for a duration set by your browser provider or until manually deleted.

 

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

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Our website is not intended for children below the lawful working age. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect children’s data.

 

UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

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This policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, technological, or business changes. Updates will be posted on this page. with a revised “Last Updated” date.